Tag Archives: kotel

Park or Shul? Who Decides?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Gail F. Nalven

As an American, I take a lot of rights for granted.  And when those rights are not available to all, I feel it in my bones.  For this is America. When it comes to prayer, I assume that I can … Continue reading →

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The Kotel and Me

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Gail F. Nalven

Awhile ago, my mother gave me a box.  In the past years, she had been going through our closets and such, and brought me my stuff from our childhood.  In the past I have received boxes.  There have been  boxes … Continue reading →

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Bitter Honey

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Gail F. Nalven

This morning I sat down with my cup of tea and the last of the Rosh HaShannah honey cake.  As the cats raced around the house, I opened The New York Times to find an article about divisive religious hate … Continue reading →

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